Chris Dixon, Marc Andreessen back $30M fund exclusively investing in NFT art

The world of NFTs is never dull -- as long as the money never stops. While investors continue to pour billions into the sector, albeit at a slowing pace, more crypto buyers are spinning up funds to back NFT platforms, projects and the non-fungible tokens themselves. While dedicated funds solely devoted to NFTs as an asset class are starting to pop up, it's still a risky space for the bigger institutional firms.

Guy somehow manages to turn novelty Hot Wheels computer into cutting-edge gaming PC

Hot Wheels released a personal computer in 1999. When last the flame-wrapped blue chunk of plastic and circuitry graced our website, Joe Blevins described it as “a kid’s idea of what a personal computer should look like” that was, ultimately, “a badly, cheaply made hunk of junk.”

Apple's 5K Studio Display should support Windows, including the webcam and speakers

Apple's new 27-inch 5K Studio Display — including its 12-megapixel webcam and fancy speakers — should work just fine with Windows PCs.

Pinterest expands shopping features with in-app checkout

It'll also offer personalized shopping recommendations.

Panasonic Readies New Battery Tesla Sees as Key to $25,000 EVs

(Bloomberg) -- Panasonic Corp. is gearing up to become a major manufacturer of a new, more powerful battery championed by Tesla Inc. that the Japanese electronics maker says meets the demands of its high-flying customer.Most Read from BloombergRussia Devises Plan to Seize Firms Abandoned in Foreigner ExodusUkraine Update: Biden Aims to End Russia Preferred Trade StatusUkraine Open to Russia's Neutrality Demand But Won’t Yield Territory, Aide SaysU.S. Slams China for Pushing Russia’s ‘Preposterou

Umm Amazon Just Secretly Dropped 30 Percent Off AirPods Today

Apple's 2nd generation wireless bluetooth AirPods are on sale on Amazon for 30 percent off, making them just $100 today. They're noise-canceling and comfy.

Best Cybersecurity ETFs for Q2 2022

The global cybersecurity market is expected to expand at a healthy compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9% through 2028, as cybercrime and cyberattacks affect more individuals, companies, and governments.

3 Top Metaverse Stocks to Buy in March

One investing theme that definitely came to the forefront in 2021 and remains a hot topic in 2022 is the metaverse. The discussions accelerated when Facebook decided to change its name to Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: FB) last fall and announced it was investing $10 billion a year into the nascent industry. At its core, the metaverse is a collection of digital 3D worlds that you can experience through internet-connected computing devices, including smartphones and virtual reality headsets.

Elon Musk Has a Conspiracy Theory About Satoshi Nakamoto

Who is Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator or the creators, of bitcoin, the popular cryptocurrency at the origin of the Big Bang of traditional finance for almost 13 years? Many people have claimed in the past to have discovered the identity of Satoshi Nakamato only to finally admit defeat. Elon Musk, the whimsical CEO of Tesla and SpaceX has once again revived the rumors and reactivated all the budding detectives on the internet.

Want Monster Returns? 2 Unstoppable Tech Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next Decade

Technology is constantly evolving, and enterprises must keep pace with the latest innovations if they hope to remain competitive. Cloud computing is a perfect example. Today, businesses can provision cloud services through the internet, and that technology allows them to scale more quickly and operate more efficiently because they don't have to make sizable upfront investments in infrastructure or pay to maintain costly hardware.

Ethereum Network Fees Falls to Seven-Month Low

Transaction fees on the Ethereum network have declined considerably due to dwindling demand and cooling of crypto markets.

Pittsburgh Penguins team up with Aramark for testing of 'latest innovation' in food locker delivery systems at PPG Paints Arena

The dual-chamber lockers aim to keep food and beverage orders at the appropriate temperature until a customer comes to retrieve them, ensuring items like chilled cocktails remain cool and heated food is served hot.

Apple's new budget iPhone will be faster and more expensive

Apple on Tuesday unveiled a new version of its budget-priced iPhone that’s capable of connecting to ultrafast 5G wireless networks, an upgrade that has been available on the company’s upscale models for more than a year.

Google's latest Android Messages updates include iOS reactions and YouTube previews

As it previewed last month in a beta, Google has started rolling out a feature for Messages that translates iMessaging "Tapbacks" as emojis.

Google's big Android update offers voice pay for parking and offline live transcriptions

Google has released a bunch of new features and updates across its products.

NVIDIA's high-end GeForce Now tier is now available on a monthly plan

GeForce Now RTX 3080 costs $20 per month or $100 for six months.

Twitter unveils Tor version of site that can bypass Russian restrictions

Twitter has launched a privacy-protected version of its site to bypass surveillance and censorship after Russia restricted access to its service in the country.

Apple continues shift away from Intel processors with new M1 chip

Yahoo Finance tech editor Dan Howley discusses the expansion of Apple's M1 ultra chip in its product lineup.

'Call of Duty: Warzone' is coming to mobile

Activision is currently hiring for new roles to build the game.

The Morning After: Apple reveals Mac Studio, new iPhone SE and more

Today’s tech headlines:

The new iPhone SE adds 5G but keeps the home button, Apple unveils its most powerful chip yet, the M1 Ultra, Gogoro unveils the first swappable solid-state EV battery.

Is There Room for Verizon and T-Mobile in Home Internet?

The two wireless carriers are looking to add millions of home internet subscribers over the next four years.

What Web 3 Can Learn From Steve Jobs

Legendary technologist and Apple (AAPL) CEO Steve Jobs may have been better with words than he was with design. When Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone in 2007, he emphasized its innovative user interface that replaced the typical smartphone keyboard with a wide, multi-touch screen. Its differentiating technology, smart contracts made up of immutable code and data on the blockchain, aims to cut out the need for middlemen in finance to help creators retain ownership and more.

Microsoft’s Return Puts Focus on Workers Who Are Skipping the Office

(Bloomberg) -- Microsoft Corp. has begun calling employees back to its headquarters in recent weeks, but its return-to-office strategy hinges on hybrid work. Most Read from BloombergRussia Devises Plan to Seize Firms Abandoned in Foreigner ExodusUkraine Update: Biden Aims to End Russia Preferred Trade StatusUkraine Open to Russia's Neutrality Demand But Won’t Yield Territory, Aide SaysU.S. Slams China for Pushing Russia’s ‘Preposterous’ Lab TheoryChina Warns U.S. Over Forming Pacific NATO, Backi

Sony, Nintendo halt gaming shipments to Russia

Sony Interactive Entertainment, which makes the PlayStation 5 console, said it has suspended the launch of racing game "Gran Turismo 7" and operations of the PlayStation Store in Russia. Sony Group also announced it made a $2 million donation to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and Save the Children "to support the victims of this tragedy."

Sony’s PlayStation unit suspends Russian software, hardware shipments

Sony Group Corp.'s game unit said it had suspended all software and hardware shipments in Russia.

Why Apple Stock Climbed Today

Shares of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) rose on Wednesday after the tech giant announced a slate of new products. As of 3:10 p.m. ET, Apple's stock price was up more than 3%. Apple's "Peak Performance" virtual event was highlighted by the debut of a new budget-priced iPhone.

Strong Compute wants to speed up your ML model training

The company also recently hired Richard Pruss, a former Cisco principal engineer, to focus on removing networking bottlenecks in the training pipeline, which can quickly add up to a lot of latency. "Strong Compute took our core algorithm training from thirty hours to five minutes, training hundreds of terabytes of data," said Miles Penn, the CEO of MTailor, which specializes in creating custom clothes for its online clients. Sand argues that the large cloud providers don't really have any incentives to do what his compay does, given that their business model relies on people using their machines for as long as possible, something Y Combinator managing director Michael Seibel agrees with.

Twitter launches on dark web to evade censorship

Russia restricted access to the social network after accusing platform of spreading ‘fake’ reports about Ukraine invasion

Valve's Steam Deck is (mostly) ready to run Windows

Valve has released Windows drivers for the Steam Deck, but there are a few catches you'll need to know before you jump in.

DAO Creation Platform Upstream Raises $12.5M and Launches Publicly

The no-code platform allows anyone to create and run a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO).

The Morning After: President Biden tackles cryptocurrency

Today’s tech headlines:

President Biden tackles cryptocurrency, LimeWire is back, and Patient dies two months after groundbreaking pig heart transplant.

Why isn't the Studio Display also an Apple TV?

Apple finally delivered what many have been asking for in the Apple enthusiast community: a first-party display that doesn't cost a minimum of $5,000. The new 27-inch Studio Display instead costs $1,600, which is still a lot more than a lot of people want to pay for a monitor, but it's still probably a welcome addition for many. Apple even put a whole-ass A13 chip inside, which is more powerful than the chip that currently powers the 4K Apple TV.

Meta Quest 2 fitness data will be available outside of VR

Fitness data from your Quest 2 headset will soon be available outside of VR, including in Apple Health.

Gate.io's New Global Broker Program Is Fueling Its Rapid Expansion

Gate.io, one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has launched a new Broker Program as part of its wider Institutional Services offerings. The program offers high volume traders great incentives to use the Gate.io ecosystem.

Amazon’s 40% Off Deal On This Portable Power Generator Keeps You Disaster Ready

Stay prepared for the unexpected.

The best laptops of CES 2022

The Engadget editorial team explores the new laptops that were announced during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this year.

Elon Musk shares conspiracy theory about Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto in viral tweet

Elon Musk has caused a stir online after posting about a Satoshi Nakamoto conspiracy theory, reigniting speculations on the true identity of the mysterious Bitcoin developer. In a tweet on Wednesday, Musk shared an image suggesting that the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto is simply an amalgam of syllables from the brand names of four electronics companies: “Sa” from Samsung, “Toshi” from Toshiba, “Naka” from Nakamichi and “Moto” from Motorola. While several people have claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the developer’s identity has never been officially confirmed.

A Peloton Bike and Subscription for One Monthly Fee? Company to Test New Price Plans

The company plans to offer both a bike and a subscription for one monthly fee in some states, an experiment that aims to find a price proposition that will help return Peloton to profitability without crippling growth.

The subtle, but major shift coming to AR and VR technology

The Magic Leap 2's new innovation could pave the way for hybrid augmented reality meets VR devices of the future.

Carl Pei’s Nothing will reveal its 2022 roadmap on March 23rd

The company could announce its first smartphone.